"As a result of the 39-year-old Wicklow fighter's decision, she will be recognised by the World Boxing Council (WBC) as 'Champion in Recess' and named the WBC Emeritus Champion. Taylor recently revealed her marriage to American Sean McCavanagh, a real estate broker from her adopted American state of Connecticut. A 'Champion in Recess' is a special recognition granted by the WBC to boxers who have had an outstanding career and achieved elite status in the sport."
"It is a lifetime honour given in specific situations, such as injuries, personal issues that will keep them away from the sport for a period, or if someone moves up in weight class. The 'Champion in Recess' designation allows the title to be vacated so other fighters can compete for it and keep the division active, while granting the boxer a special status and the possibility of returning to fight for the belt in the future."
The WBC has designated 39-year-old Bray-born Katie Taylor as Champion in Recess and named her WBC Emeritus Champion following her decision to take time away from the ring. Taylor recently revealed her marriage to Sean McCavanagh of Connecticut. The Champion in Recess status is a lifetime honour used for elite fighters who face injuries, personal matters, or weight-class moves, allowing the title to be vacated so the division can remain active while preserving the champion's right to return. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said Taylor plans to attend to personal matters and ordered a fight to ratify the super-lightweight title. Taylor retains multiple belts after her trilogy win over Amanda Serrano, and she and her team continue discussions about potential future fights, including a desire to fight in Croke Park, though her future in the ring remains uncertain.
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